Can a Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) be given at the same time as measles vaccine?
A TST and measles-containing vaccines can be administered at the same visit. Placing the TST and giving the measles-containing vaccine at the same time does not interfere with reading the TST result at 48-72 hours. If the measles-containing vaccine has been administered recently, TST placement should be delayed >4 weeks after vaccination. Following the guidelines for measles-containing vaccines when scheduling a TST and administering other parenteral live attenuated virus vaccines is prudent. Mucosally administered live attenuated virus vaccines (e.g., OPV and intranasally administered influenza vaccine) are unlikely to affect the response to TST. Contact your local TB program for your state policy regarding mucosally administered live attenuated virus vaccines. MMWR General Recommendations on Immunizations, Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), February 8, 2002 / Vol.51 / No. RR-2 MMWR Guideline
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